Video: Nearly One Billion Animals Have Died Due to Fires in Australia

In recent data, it has been reported that more than one billion animals, including koalas, kangaroos, and other species, have perished in the fires in Australia. Over the last few months, nearly five million hectares of forest have burned, with at least 23 people killed and thousands of animals perishing. More than a thousand homes have been destroyed, and in some areas, it has not been possible to extinguish the fire from the air due to smoke.

Authorities have deployed naval vessels to evacuate residents from coastal areas. The air pollution in various regions of Australia and the capital has exceeded the 'dangerous for life' threshold by 26 times due to the forest fires. According to local authorities, the fire is spreading rapidly due to strong winds and record-high temperatures.